SONM ebrochure 2019.2020 Postgraduate Nursing and Midwifery

Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery UCC | Postgraduate Programmes

Postgraduate Diploma/Masters

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NURSING (online)

This programme is mainly online

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA/MASTERS

About the Programme The PG Diploma – Medical/surgical pathway 8 is a very practically based programme. It provides registered nurses with an opportunity to advance their clinical practice-based skills underpinned by current evidence based theoretical knowledge and professional guidelines that apply to medical and/or surgical patient care contexts. Students described the first module (research) as very valuable in developing their ability to critically appraise research and its application to nursing practice as well as to each module that was undertaken thereafter. Having clinical practice specialists in nursing, medicine and allied professionals actively involved in the delivery and theoretical input of the programme greatly enhances the clinical practice application of this particular programme. Course Delivery The structure of the programme delivery is blended which incorporates a mixture of online and some face-to-face classroom sessions (4 full days and 12 half days in college (10 days full time equivalent)). This provides greater flexibility and allows students to work at their own pace. PG students from other programmes (including international students) join some modules. This increases the cultural diversity in relation to Health Care Provider backgrounds which in turn further enhances discussions and cross fertilization of ideas around nurse-led clinical practice decision- making within private, public, Irish and American-led and other health service providers. Entry Requirements This programme is open to Registered General Nurses. Applicants must have a minimum of six months of post-registration experience (excluding courses) and at least three months experience in the speciality pathway applied for.

Course duration: The course runs from September to May. A 2-day orientation will take place the week prior to the starting date and attendance is compulsory. How to apply: Application is online at www.pac.ie/ucc Interested applicants are advised to apply early to ensure being offered a place on the programme. Cost: www.ucc.ie/en/financeoffice/fees/ For further details of students’ actual testimonials re PG Medical/Surgical programme: On YouTube access: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=m_GaznMjkKg On the School’s website access: Link to PG Medical-Surgical students’ testimonial on School’s webpage to be inserted here: Full programme information: www.ucc.ie/en/ckw15/

HIGHER DIPLOMA/ MASTERS IN MIDWIFERY

MASTERS IN NURSING

DOCTORATE IN NURSING

BSc (BACHELORS DEGREE) NURSING STUDIES

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULES

PROGRAMMES FOR NON-EU STUDENTS

Further information contact: Michele Hughes

Programme Coordinator Email: M.Hughes@ucc.ie

A reliable broadband connection is required.

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